CVE-2016-6072

Name: CVE-2016-6072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:02.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.6.0.0
Ibm	Maximo For Aviation	All versions
Ibm	Maximo For Life Sciences	All versions
Ibm	Maximo For Nuclear Power	All versions
Ibm	Maximo For Oil And Gas	All versions
Ibm	Maximo For Transportation	All versions
Ibm	Maximo For Utilities	All versions
Ibm	Smartcloud Control Desk	All versions
Ibm	Tivoli Asset Management For It	All versions
Ibm	Tivoli Change And Configuration Management Database	All versions
Ibm	Tivoli Integration Composer	All versions
Ibm	Tivoli Service Request Manager	All versions

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991893Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991893Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6072?

How severe is CVE-2016-6072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6072?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST